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[bubblegum1964]

hi every one , iv just been diagnosed with diabetes , plus i have high blood pressure. iv been on a low carb eating plan for 4 weeks now , i lost 5lbs in the first week but for the last 3 weeks iv stayed the same . im hoping this group can help me x

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hello bubblegum1964 and welcome to the forum 😊

It sounds as though you've been given some advice about the changes you need to make to your diet. Were you also advised that, when you reduce your carbs you need to increase healthy fats? That's where you need to get your energy from.

There's good advice at diabetes.co.uk

You'll find lots of low carb high fat (LCHF) recipes if you google dietdoctor.

There a LCHF forum here you might like to join healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet

I'm sure you'll soon be moving in the right direction when you get the balance of your eating plan right

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[Jints1]

Welcome to the group bubblegum. The site is full of friendly knowledgeable people and I'm sure you will find the advice and support needed to succeed on your at loss journey x

[poohbear40881 16kg]

Stick to low sugar products I look at everything I buy diet meals normally contain more sugar so just go for the happy medium . And look at every packet

[cheritorrox]

Hola from sunny Spain! Don't give up - low carb high fat is def the way to go. Maybe you should look at portion sizes? When I started I weighed and worked out macros for everything until I was confident I was getting proportions about right ... sounds like a pain in the bum but worth it if only for a couple of weeks! (I should add that if you have to record everything it makes you think even more about exactly what you're eating!)

[ohsofierce]

Hi Bubblegum and welcome to the forum! I also follow a low carb diet and find great enjoyment in it! Hopefully once you get used to the changes you'll enjoy it too best of luck with it and hope to see you around the forum

[Stoozie]

Echo cheritorrox 's advice about logging things at first until you get the hang of it. It may be that your fat is too low and protein to high and your body is converting excess protein to glucose.

Have a play around on MFP, the piechart of tge fat/carbs/protein split per day is really handy, and free!

[Chrissie777]

Hello bubblegum, Are you exercising as well? Minimum one hour, ( 45 mins perhaps in first week) per DAY , walk, swim, tennis anything sporty, plus getting enough SLEEP? Best etc

Chrissie

[MissisB 4 stone in reply to Chrissie777]

Are you here to lose weight with us?

[Bluelady-sing Healthy BMI]

If you have diabetes a low glycemic diet might help steer clear of sugar foods and drink.

Sodium also plays a part so either for me I salt or non at all. I stopped salt 9 yrs ago.

Sugar I am still working on. good luck I hope this helps